Segura leaves Brewers after infant son's death

Jul. 12, 2014
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The Associated Press

by AP, USA TODAY

by AP, USA TODAY

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura is returning home to the Dominican Republic after the death of his 9-month old son.

The team broke the news to Segura after Friday night's game, a 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He was placed on the bereavement list Saturday.

Segura's mother attended Friday's game and told several of the wives of Brewers players. And they told Segura.

The Brewers recalled Elian Hernandez from Class AAA Nashville. The club has no timetable for Segura's return.

"This is a game we're playing," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke told reporters Saturday. "It's certainly not as important as life, but we know it's important to a lot of people in the community.

"These things are different with everybody and every player. Hey, face it: some people never get over it."

Said outfielder Carlos Gomez: "If it's my kid, probably, I'm going to stay home. I'm not coming back. I don't know how (Segura) is going to react. If he's coming back, we're going to help him to relax and enjoy life again.

"This broke my heart. Today is a day we feel like everybody wants to stay home. It's a job. We have to come here for him, play hard and get a 'W.'"

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